crankiness
Example Sentences
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There's that additional terror and crankiness that comes from being a parent.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2023
The crankiness on the Reddit discussion boards came as the Fed’s actions cost many investors money.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
Putting aside Butler’s short-tempered crankiness and its impact on team morale, this messy stretch might be exactly what the Heat needed to maximize its postseason fortunes.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2022
But unusual crankiness and lethargy raised their concern, and tests showed his blood sugar levels were off the charts.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2022
Constance resembled a wet hen—same shape, same dour crankiness, and only slightly larger—but Kate smiled when he came in, and the sight of her sunny face gave Reynie a pinprick of hope.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
